US
February 19, 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5045A&M Records SP 5045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP05045AII-ESIRunout Side A, etched
A&M SP05045BII-ESIRunout Side B, etched
SP-05045-ALabel Side A
SP-05045-BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Breakfast Club (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Various Artists · 1985
47 pressings22 countriesPop RockDowntempoSynth-popSoundtrack
The Breakfast Club was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Breakfast Club
36 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 22 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5045A&M Records SP 5045
- Format
- LP, Album · R Plant Code
- Runout / matrix
(SP-05045-B)Lanel, side B
A&M SP05045A-RCA1 B 1 A 1Runout, side A, etched, 1 A 1 stamped, variant 1
A&M SP05045B-RCA1 B 1 A 2Runout, side B, etched, 1 A 2 stamped, variant 1
A&M SP05045A-RCA1 G 1 A 1Runout, side A, etched, 1 A 1 stamped, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3294A&M Records SP-5045
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 5045
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5045A&M Records SP 5045
- Format
- LP, Album · B Plant Code
- Runout / matrix
AM SPO5045A-ESIRunout, side A, etched, variant 1
AM SPO5045B-ESIRunout, side B, etched, variant 1
A+M SP05045A¹¹-ESI EMWRunout, side A, etched, variant 2
A&M SP05045B-ESI EMWRunout, side B, etched, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5045A&M Records SP 5045
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles
- Runout / matrix
ELA-∆26735 A&M SP 05045A-M1Runout Side A, etched
ELA-∆26735X A&M SP05045B-M1Runout Side B, etched
SP-05045-ALabel Side A
SP-05045-BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | A&M Records 20.628First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | A&M Records 170093First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5045LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5045LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Colombia | A&M Records 106-0054First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Ecuador | A&M Records 334-0014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 395 045-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 395 045-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | A&M Records 395045-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | A&M Records 395045-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | Israel | A&M Records SP.05045 / Helicon Records SP.05045First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | A&M Records B0016615-01 / UMe B0016615-01LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | US | A&M Records B0016615-01 / UMe B0016615-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | A&M Records B0031517-01 / Universal Music Enterprises B0031517-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | US | A&M Records 602478238253 / A&M Records AM-2703LP, Album, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records SP 5045LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Don't You (Forget About Me)4:20
- A2Waiting4:37
- A3Fire In The Twilight3:51
- A4I'm The Dude2:10
- A5Heart Too Hot To Hold4:25
- B1Dream Montage2:37
- B2We Are Not Alone3:39
- B3The Reggae3:07
- B4Didn't I Tell You4:47
- B5Love Theme4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Breakfast Club are there?
47 vinyl pressings of The Breakfast Club are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was The Breakfast Club first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-5045, released February 19, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of The Breakfast Club is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-5045, SP-3294, SP 5045, SP-3294-A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP05045AII-ESI and A&M SP05045BII-ESI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Breakfast Club on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
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